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gschotland · 07-27-2010, 03:49 AM

First dump the factory head unit and replace it with something like this. There's no need to go overboard, not that you're going to with a $500 budget anyway.

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_105KDHDR60/JVC-KD-HDR60.html?tp=5684

I have the previous version and love it. Blows the doors off the Becker.

I chose it because:

- HD Radio built in; many stations now broadcast in HD.
- iPod & USB inputs on the face
- bluetooth connectivity
- illumination can easily be set to very closely match the factory dash lights, giving it a more factory look

Do your upgrades step-wise. I had big ideas for my system, but ultimately only did the head unit and dash speakers.

07-27-2010, 03:49 AM	#5
gschotland Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: nj Posts: 389	First dump the factory head unit and replace it with something like this. There's no need to go overboard, not that you're going to with a $500 budget anyway. http://www.crutchfield.com/p_105KDHDR60/JVC-KD-HDR60.html?tp=5684 I have the previous version and love it. Blows the doors off the Becker. I chose it because: - HD Radio built in; many stations now broadcast in HD. - iPod & USB inputs on the face - bluetooth connectivity - illumination can easily be set to very closely match the factory dash lights, giving it a more factory look Do your upgrades step-wise. I had big ideas for my system, but ultimately only did the head unit and dash speakers.